If you want to bet, at least show some sincerity.

Konoha has many ninja clans, big and small, but few can truly shine on the grand stage of Konoha.

The three great bloodline clans—Uchiha, Senju, and Hyuga—are naturally the most significant players, like three mountains overlooking all of Konoha.

There are also some secret jutsu clans that band together to resist the three mountains pressing down on them. For example, the Ino-Shika-Cho families have a generational alliance, helping each other.

The Inuzuka and Aburame clans also get along well. One likes raising dogs, the other likes raising insects. It's unclear how they ended up together in the first place.

Now, the dancers on the main stage's center spot, Tobirama Senju, is dead. The Uchiha clan, who had always been dancing alongside, now has a chance to take the lead role, and there's still plenty of opportunity.

Hyuga Takuma decided he couldn't wait any longer. He wanted to advance, he wanted to dance too.

Early in the morning, while there weren't many people around, he met with Uchiha Nan.

"Truly, a hero emerges from the young. At such a tender age, you already bear the burden of your clan."

Hyuga Takuma started with a compliment. Flattery never hurts; praising someone is always the right move.

"Not at all. It's just that the Uchiha Clan Head doted on me and insisted I take the role. He wouldn't get up until I agreed, so I had no choice."

Uchiha Nan couldn't figure out Hyuga Takuma's intentions and chatted aimlessly. After all, this old guy must have some ulterior motive.

They chatted like this for a while, drinking several cups of tea. Hyuga Takuma felt the urge to urinate. After all, as one gets older, the prostate doesn't function as well.

Why isn't he speaking yet!

Can Uchiha Nan really hold his breath that long?

Doesn't he want to become Hokage? I came here proactively, showing enough respect to the Uchiha clan. It's time to discuss the matter of Hokage, isn't it?

Uchiha Nan watched Hyuga Takuma swaying from side to side, his calves rubbing slightly, clearly unable to sit still.

Uchiha Nan was still very young, his prostate at its peak!

So, he smiled slightly.

"Another cup?"

"No, no."

Hyuga Takuma shook his head repeatedly. He didn't come here for tea today.

"Brother Nan, I'm a few years older than you, so I'll call you that. It sounds more familiar."

"It's time to say some things. Now that Lord Tobirama is dead, Konoha is leaderless. It needs someone capable, responsible, and strong to stabilize the situation."

Hyuga Takuma spoke with apparent sincerity, looking as if he would go through fire and water for Konoha. At the end, he even raised his eyebrows at Uchiha Nan, signaling him to respond.

Hyuga Takuma had thought it through clearly. Although the Hyuga clan was one of Konoha's three great ninja clans, they lacked top-tier combat power. Becoming Hokage was likely out of reach, but they could still advance further and secure more benefits for the clan.

Everyone was poor now; life was hard for the clans.

When cannons roar, gold flows like water. After fighting for so long, Konoha owed the clans so much money. Once the war reparations and funds allocated by the Land of Fire arrived, it would be time to divide the spoils. The more you take, the less there is for me.

Everyone at home was waiting for the money!

The promises Tobirama Senju made earlier were as good as void. They had to communicate with the next Hokage first.

He wouldn't consider the Senju. It would be like offering a warm welcome to a cold shoulder. In terms of strength, Uchiha Nan was stronger, but in terms of political influence, the Uchiha were still relatively weak, especially after Tobirama Senju had suppressed them for so many years.

Adding flowers to a bouquet is not as good as sending charcoal in the snow. This is an excellent time to enter the market and invest!

With the combined efforts of their two clans, they would surely secure the Hokage position!

"Tsk, Brother Takuma, you don't know that the Second Hokage had already chosen his successor before he died. It was Hiruzen Sarutobi."

Uchiha Nan clicked his tongue, sipping his tea, and looked at Hyuga Takuma with a strange expression. He had already spread this news.

What?

Hiruzen Sarutobi?

To be honest, Hyuga Takuma hadn't paid any attention to Hiruzen Sarutobi at all. Who was this guy who crawled out from some obscure corner? Did he really think he could soar to the heavens just by clinging to Tobirama Senju?

When Tobirama Senju was alive, he could still give Hiruzen Sarutobi some face. Now that Tobirama was dead.

Sorry, who are you?

I am the Clan Head of the noble bloodline clan, the Hyuga! Don't try to associate with me!

"Brother Nan, don't joke."

"Everyone knows those few abandoned the Hokage position and ran back on their own. Who knows if the news they brought back is true or false."

Hyuga Takuma sneered, not taking Hiruzen Sarutobi seriously at all.

"I wonder if Brother Nan wants to advance!"

Hyuga Takuma finally revealed his true intentions, asking the question he came for.

"Regarding advancement, it's not that we won't do it, but there's no certainty. We'll see how it goes, what do you say?"

"If you don't want to, then that's that. We say, 'Man proposes, God disposes.' We can do it, we can find a way."

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Uchiha Nan spoke, not revealing his stance. He finally understood. Hyuga Takuma was here to place his bet. He had previously sided with the Senju faction and now wanted to switch allegiance.

At first, he probably thought about letting me speak first, to gain the initiative in the conversation. I had to string him along a bit longer.

"Good, good, good!!!"

Hyuga Takuma was astonished. "People can talk like that? Uchiha Nan, you were born for politics, kid!"

"This trip was worth it!"

"Konoha's Hokage has already had two from the Senju family. I think it's time for the Uchiha."

"You!"

"Uchiha Nan is Konoha's Hokage of peace!"

"The Hokage who brings peace to Konoha!"

Hyuga Takuma decided to stop beating around the bush and stated his intentions directly.

That's more like it. These politicians have dirty minds, always beating around the bush. Why can't they just be direct?

"Do you really think so?"

"Of course! What brother says comes from the heart!"

Hyuga Takuma's face was full of sincerity. With an Uchiha possessing the Mangekyo Sharingan, combined with the power of the Hyuga clan, he didn't see how they could lose.

"Then, happy cooperation?"

Uchiha Nan finally smiled and extended his hand, intending to form an alliance with the Hyuga clan. Since Hyuga Takuma had already come to his door, he couldn't possibly push the Hyuga away.

Taking the position of Konoha's Hokage is just the first step in a long march. The truly difficult part is yet to come.

In the future, I'll have to cooperate with the Hyuga clan anyway.

"Happy cooperation."

Hyuga Takuma shook Uchiha Nan's hand and happily agreed. Today's objective was completely settled.

The rest was just final pleasantries. The two shameless men began to flatter each other.

"The future greatest Third Hokage!"

"The only choice to lead Konoha to prosperity."

"The most insightful Hyuga Clan Head."

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After all, bragging is free. Just keep praising each other. If you praise me, and I praise you, won't our reputations grow?

(In another world, Hiruzen Sarutobi, known as the strongest Hokage, silently gave a thumbs up.)

Finally, Hyuga Takuma left Uchiha Nan's home with satisfaction. As he was leaving, he invited Uchiha Nan to visit the Hyuga home when he had time.

After Hyuga Takuma left, Uchiha Nan headed towards the Uchiha Military Police Force. Today was his first day as Clan Head, and he couldn't be late.

By the way, he got a promotion. His new position is Head of the Uchiha Military Police Force!

Requesting monthly tickets!!!